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MidAmerican Energy Co

Type: Company
Name: MidAmerican Energy Co
Nationality: United States
First Reported 11/14/2009 - Updated 11/14/2009 - 1 Documents (in Energy)
Wind energy companies looking for lines
one that is much more robust than our fathers' system that we have today,' said Susan Tierney, an energy consultant and former assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy.Warren Buffet's MidAmerican Energy of Des Moines, Iowa, says it plans to ... [UPI - 11/14/2009]
First Reported 11/03/2009 - Updated 11/04/2009 - 9 Documents (in Energy)
Warren E Buffett - Click to view image in its original context
Warren E Buffett
Warren Buffett’s Burlington Deal – Is It Green?
Yesterday Warren Buffett, the world’s second richest but most twinkly man, made what one hedge fund manager described as “his last meaningful deal” - an epic buyout of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, a rail operator that ships freight around its 32,000 ... [BAD IDEA magazine - 11/04/2009]
First Reported 10/26/2009 - Updated 10/26/2009 - 3 Documents
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc
David Sokol: Looking More Like Warren Buffett’s Successor At Berkshire Hathaway
David Sokol appeared on CNBC this morning and commented on a variety of topics. In addition to his responsibilities as Chairman of MidAmerican Energy, Mr. Sokol recently assumed the Chairman and CEO positions at NetJets. It appears that Mr. Sokol is not ... [Guru Focus - 10/26/2009]
First Reported 10/27/2009 - Updated 10/27/2009 - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)
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Tata Motors Ltd
Look overseas when domestic markets send mixed signals
When the U.S. stock market is flashing mixed messages, like it has been lately, I return my attention to looking for good entry prices. Unless something has changed my fundamental view of the market, these dips are the time to buy more of the companies ... [SmallCapInvestor.com - 10/27/2009]
First Reported 10/29/2009 - Updated 10/29/2009 - 1 Documents (in Environment)
MidAmerican CEO sees climate change challenges
"It won't be easy and it won't be cheap." That's how William Fehrman, president and chief executive of MidAmerican Energy Co., sums up America's challenge to meet goals in federal climate change legislation working its way through Congress. Fehrman, keynote ... [Individual.com - 10/29/2009]
First Reported 10/30/2009 - Updated 10/30/2009 - 1 Documents
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Electricité de France SA
Constellation’s nuclear stake sale gets state approval
The Maryland Public Service Commission has approved s plan to sell nearly half of its nuclear power generation business to French utility . Constellation announced plans to sell the stake to EDF for $4.5 billion last year, thwarting a takeover attempt ... [Biz Journals - 10/30/2009]
First Reported 10/30/2009 - Updated 10/30/2009 - 1 Documents
Form 8-K MIDAMERICAN ENERGY HOLDI For: Oct 30
Visit StreetInsider.com at http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++MIDAMERICAN+ENERGY+HOLDI++For%3A+Oct+30/5061659.html for the full story. ... [Street Insider - 10/30/2009]
First Reported 10/30/2009 - Updated 10/30/2009 - 1 Documents
Form 8-K MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO For: Oct 30
Visit StreetInsider.com at http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++MIDAMERICAN+ENERGY+CO+++++For%3A+Oct+30/5061681.html for the full story. ... [Street Insider - 10/30/2009]
First Reported 11/03/2009 - Updated 11/03/2009 - 1 Documents (in Corporate Deals)
Berkshire Buying Burlington Northern Railroad
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. in a deal valuing the railroad at $34 billion. Berkshire Hathaway already owns a stake of about 22 percent in Burlington Northern, and said it ... [ABC News - 11/03/2009]
First Reported 10/26/2009 - Updated 10/26/2009 - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)
Video: Sokol on Economic Trends
David Sokol, chairman of MidAmerican Energy and chairman and CEO of Net Jets, which are both units of Berkshire Hathaway, discusses economic trends and succession planning at Berkshire Hathaway. (CNBC) ... [MSNBC - 10/26/2009]
First Reported 11/05/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 1 Documents (in Corporate Deals)
ND: No local impact is expected with Buffett's purchase
Getting purchased by one of the world's most successful investors wins some attention for a company, but BNSF 's new ownership should not have an immediate impact on the railroad.North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark said that Warren Buffett's ... [Stateline - 11/05/2009]
First Reported 11/05/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)
China's Got A New Number One
At a time when much of the world is worried that global economic recovery will trigger a widening of China's trade gap and increase friction, the country's richest man in our latest annual survey unexpectedly turns out to be a symbol of U.S.--China economic ... [Forbes.com - 11/05/2009]

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...'As Governor, I am committed to growing our economy in all sectors -- especially renewable energy,' said Culver. "These funds will help us identify new and innovative ways to grow this important industry and create more green-collar jobs of the future. I want to thank the Obama Administration for recognizing our strength in renewable energy and helping us build Iowa's future." The U S Department of Labor selected the Iowa State Labor Market Information Improvement Grant to receive $1,172,614...
Iowa, 5 Other States to Use $3.8 for Green Economy Initiatives [Iowa Ag Connection - 20 hours ago]
MidAmerican Energy, for bringing wind power to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. "In addition to showcasing the state's leadership in renewable energy, MidAmerican Energy's Iowa State Fair wind turbine will give fairgoers an opportunity to learn more about wind energy while generating the equivalent of one-quarter the electricity needed by the Iowa State Fair" says Gary Slater, Iowa State Fair manager and CEO...
Carrot & Stick: September 2007 [Vegetarian Times Magazine - 10/14/2009]
Berkshire unit MidAmerican Energy Holdings initially purchased 9.9% of BYD for $230 million in September 2008. "MidAmerican has always intended to raise its stake in BYD because it believes BYD has good prospects in the development of renewable energy" said Chairman Wang Chuanfu, according to . Wang added, though, that BYD hasn't yet decided whether it would sell more of the company
Buffet May Boost Bet on Electric Car Firm [TheStreet.com - 08/31/2009]
The Fortune magazine cover story for the 4/27/09 issue was " Buffett's Electric Car-Buffet Takes Charge ", an interesting read about Berkshire Hathaway's ( BRK.A , BRK.B ) $230 million purchase of a 10% stake in a Chinese company called BYD ( HKG:1211 ). BYD makes cell phone batteries, mobile phones, and electric cars. The purchase was announced 9/29/08 by Berkshire's MidAmerican Energy Holdings subsidiary and, according to Fortune , is still awaiting approval from the Chinese government. The article is up-front about Mr. Buffett's primary investment rules: Complete Story » "
Questioning Berkshire Hathaway's BYD Purchase: Long-Term Economics? [Transport Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeki ... - 07/24/2009]

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Iowa, 5 Other States to Use $3.8 for Green Econ... [Iowa Ag Connection - 20 hours ago]
WY: Don't blame wind, officials say [Stateline - 11/20/2009]
Wind energy companies looking for lines [UPI - 11/14/2009]
New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use [USAgNet - 11/10/2009]
Underground Cables Get a New Lease on Life [Transmission & Distribution World - 11/10/2009]
Senate continues with debate on climate change ... [The Hill - 11/10/2009]
Senate continues with debate on climate legisla... [The Hill - 11/10/2009]
Iowa Board Approves MidAmerican Wind Project [North American Windpower - 11/07/2009]
Berkshire Hathaway's net income triples (Reuters) [Easy Bourse - 11/07/2009]
Berkshire's 'Green' Bets [WSJ.com: What's News US - 11/07/2009]
Form 10-Q MIDAMERICAN ENERGY HOLDI For:... [Street Insider - 11/06/2009]
Constellation Energy, EDF close $4.5B nuclear deal [Biz Journals - 11/06/2009]
Combined wealth of China’s richest 40 double in... [Malaysian Insider - 11/06/2009]
Don't Be Shocked About Buffett's Berkshire Split [Guru Focus - 11/06/2009]
Buffett's railroad deal is big bet on economy [STLtoday.com - 11/05/2009]
China's Got A New Number One [Forbes.com - 11/05/2009]
ND: No local impact is expected ... [Stateline - 11/05/2009]
The Greatest Investment Story Of All Time [Fool.co.uk - 11/04/2009]
Buffett buys, going 'all-in' on U.S. economy [Columbus Dispatch - 11/04/2009]
Is Berkshire’s Burlington Move All About Coal? [Seeking Alpha - 11/04/2009]
Buffett puts 26bn in record deal [Business Day - 11/04/2009]
Buffett Bets 'All In' On U.S., Coal With $44 Bi... [Yahoo! Canada - 11/04/2009]
Sizing Up Buffett's Biggest Bet [BusinessWeek - 11/04/2009]
Buffett's Burlington Bid A Bet On Coal's Contin... [Nasdaq - 11/03/2009]
Mr. Buffett's [MarketWatch - 11/03/2009]
Rail deal is double that of Buffett's next biggest [MarketWatch - 11/03/2009]
Berkshire in biggest deal ever with Burlington buy [MarketWatch - 11/03/2009]
Behind Buffett's railroad buy is a coal recovery [MarketWatch - 11/03/2009]
MarketWatch First Take: Buffett the Empire Builder [MarketWatch - 11/03/2009]
Buffett the Empire Builder [MarketWatch - 11/03/2009]
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Warren Buffett’s Burlington Deal – Is It Green? [BAD IDEA magazine - 11/04/2009]
Yesterday Warren Buffett, the world’s second richest but most twinkly man, made what one hedge fund manager described as “his last meaningful deal” - an epic buyout ...
David Sokol Increasingly Looks Like Buffett's S... [Financial Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeki ... - 10/26/2009]
Ravi Nagarajan submits: David Sokol appeared on CNBC Monday morning and commented on a variety of topics. In addition to his responsibilities as Chairman of ...
Cash is King in Renewable Energy Development [Cleantech Blog - 09/18/2009]
It is a buyer’s market for those developing large wind, solar, bioenergy, biofuel, and other renewable energy projects. In 2009, land is less expensive , equipment ...
China Beachhead: BYD’s Electric Car and The Cle... [WSJ.com: Environmental Capital - 08/24/2009]
There will be another $40,000 electric car making its debut in the U.S. next year—not just the Chevy Volt. Great leap forward (AP) China’s BYD will offer ...
Berkshire Hathway Q2 Profit Up, Insurance Under... [Sabal Insurance Group's News Blog - 08/10/2009]
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. posted its best quarter in nearly two years, as recovering stock markets boosted the value of its equity investments and ...
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